Copper Free Legislation Explained

EPA Copper-Free Brake Initiative  Click to Learn More

In March 2010, the Washington State has approved the Senate Bill 6557, Brake Friction Material- Restrictions on Use, which was effective on June 10, 2010 with a goal to restrict the use of Copper: 
1. Absolutely no asbestos, chromium, mercury, cadmium, or lead by January 1, 2015

2. Less than 5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2021

3. Less than 0.5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2023

In September 2010, the California State adopted the Senate Bill 346, Hazardous materials: motor vehicle brake friction materials, to monitor and control the amount of Copper in brake friction materials:
1. Less than 5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2021

2. Less than 0.5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2025

PFC is already ahead of the movement, having released copper free pads through major automakers since 2006, and are readily available for OE production. Without sacrificing brake pad quality, PFC brake pads are the most eco-friendly on the market and contain no harmful substances.  

PFC Brakes Environmental Policy

In addition to meeting all copper legislation regulations, CarbonMetallic® brake pads contain:
• No Antimony
• No Asbestos
• No Lead
• No Cadmium
• No Chromium
• No Potassium Titanate